Website Newsroom Contact Us Construction Events Chief Farewell Join us in thanking Chief Ken Wallentine for his years of service as he passes the torch to our new police chief. Read his Story Garbage Changes See upcoming trash changes and closures before the holiday! View Details Haunting Win Melanie Bjork-Jensen won the Halloween Baking Championship with a cake that moved the judges to tears. Read the Full Story Council Corner What powers does your City Council hold in West Jordan? Council...
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Website Newsroom Contact Us Construction Events Mayor's Message The Mayor’s serving up a full plate of gratitude (and a few puns to go around). Dig into his November message...you’ll be thankful you did! Read the Message Week of Giving The Utah Way is neighbors helping neighbors. Find out how your $1 can help feed families right here at home. Learn How Election Results Election results are in! See the latest outcomes from our community. Latest Results The West Jordan Catch-UpHighlights you'll...
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Website Newsroom Contact Us Construction Events Going Beyond the Call When every call isn’t enough, West Jordan Fire finds a way to help.How they're connecting residents with care before emergencies happen. Learn More What's in a Name? Help our plows strut their stuff, cast your vote on snowplow names! Help us choose! Chess Grandmaster From a West Jordan kid to a world Grandmaster, Kayden Troff’s journey shows how every move can change the game. Kayden's Story Council Corner As his time on...
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Website Newsroom Contact Us Construction Events Mayor's Message New Name Drop! West Jordan celebrates the Canyon View Credit Union Community and Arts Center! Read the Message Purple Pinwheels Rows of purple flags and spinning pinwheels fill Veterans Memorial Park this week. Why it Matters WJ Baker In Spotlight From YouTube university to national TV. Local baker Melanie Bjork-Jensen puts WJ on the baking map! Meet Melanie The West Jordan Catch-UpHighlights you'll want to know about: Investing...
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Website Newsroom Contact Us Construction Events Breaking Ground A new medical clinic is coming to the west side of our city. Why it's considered a big win. Learn More Champs Recognized The SLCC Bruins return and get the congratulations they deserve from representing their community as national champs! The Champions Council Corner Here in West Jordan, we lead with kindness. It’s how we keep our community strong and welcoming. A message from Council member Zach Jacob. The Message The West...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Website Newsroom Contact Us Construction Events Mayor's Message Honoring 9/11 by giving back. All the ways you can volunteer this week! Read the Message Celebrating Courage Three teens quick actions turned them into community heroes and we were there to help celebrate! Learn More Honoring Heroes A new monument unveiled by West Jordan Police serves as a powerful symbol of honor and remembrance. Learn More Bike Park Opening! Wheels Park revs up with new ramps, new art, and new energy! Behind...
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Website Newsroom Contact Us Construction Events Construction Complete The 7800 S. widening project has wrapped up and we are just as excited as you are! View the Makoever What's New in Parks From Disc Golf Courses to Mini Pitches, a lot of new additions are coming to West Jordan Parks. Sneak Peek Painting the City We have a new view on 4000 West and 7800 South. Meet the artist behind the city's newest public art piece. Meet the Artist Council Corner Councilmember Pamela Bloom Tells us how to...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Visit our Website Newsroom Contact Us Construction Events Mayor's Message It’s that time again! Mayor Burton talks back to school safety in his August 2025 Mayor's Message. Read the Message Health Alerts The Salt Lake County Health Department has issued two important advisories for West Jordan. Read the Advisories Late Summer Events August and September are bursting with events and we've put them all in one spot for you to explore. Plan Ahead The West Jordan Catch-UpHighlights you'll want to...
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Property Taxes Made Easy: a 10-Minute Guide Curious where your property taxes really go, or why they change every year? With West Jordan’s Truth in Taxation meeting coming up August 19 at 6 PM, now’s a great time to brush up. We’ve broken it down in 10 minutes or less. 10-Minute Guide Community Market Brings Fresh Produce, Local Artisans, and Assistance Programs to West Jordan! Fresh produce, local art, and free food benefits? West Jordan’s Community Market is more than a summer event, it’s a...
5 months ago • 1 min read